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Commissional Corner: Master of Arts in Global Leadership Celebrates December Graduates

The Master of Arts in Global Leadership is excited to celebrate its 2022 December program graduates, Loyd Miguel and Phillip Fuentes.

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DBU Honors Dr. David B. Walls as Recipient of Russell H. Perry Free Enterprise and Tom Landry Leadership Awards at DBU Leadership Gala

Dallas Baptist University was proud to honor Dr. David B. Walls who serves as President and CEO of Austin Industries at this year's DBU Leadership Gala.

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DBU Welcomes Alumnus Dr. Michael Torres as Keynote Speaker for Annual Dr. Herbert Robbins Research Symposium

This year, DBU was honored to have DBU Alum Dr. Michael Torres as the 2022 Dr. Herbert Robbins Research Symposium keynote speaker and welcomed current students, alumni, partners, and friends for the event.

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DBU Honors Local Veterans During Annual Veterans Day Lunch

To honor the many men and women who have served our country, DBU's Veteran and Military Services Center hosts an annual on-campus Veterans Day Lunch. This year, DBU welcomed Navy Seal Veteran and author Charles Crouch as the event's main speaker.

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Joining Together Pats of All Ages: Celebrating 2022 Homecoming on the Hill

Patriots celebrated yet another year of the Lord's faithfulness to DBU through a week of Homecoming activities, fellowship, and fun on the Hill.

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DBU Honors Dr. Sue Kavli as 2022 Piper Outstanding Professor of the Year

Dallas Baptist University is proud to announce Dr. Sue Kavli as the 2022 Piper Outstanding Professor of the Year.

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Dr. Stephen Mansfield Named Dean, DBU College of Business

Dallas Baptist University is proud to appoint Dr. Stephen Mansfield as the new Dean of the College of Business and Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Initiatives.

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Commissional Corner: No Need Among You Conference

After attending the annual No Need Among You Conference, a number of DBU students have returned with new perspectives and renewed excitement to spread the gospel.

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Evangelism through Beauty: Friday Symposium with Rev. David Miller

Reverend David Miller explains the role of beauty in our evangelistic efforts through the reading of his essay during a weekly Friday Symposium.

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DBU Welcome Will Witt for Veritas Event

Dallas Baptist University was honored to host Will Witt as the Keynote Speaker of this year's Veritas lecture series on campus.

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Celebrating the Accomplishments of Cook School of Leadership Alumni

Dallas Baptist University is proud to recognize the many different accomplishments of our CSL doctoral alumni as they continue to serve in a variety of different capacities across the state and country.

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Seeing Criminal Justice through the Lens of Scripture: DBU Welcomes Mark Brown as Director of William B. Dean M.D., Institute for Criminal Justice Leadership

From his background in vocational ministry to his career in law enforcement, the Lord has been preparing Mark Brown throughout his life to assume his new role on University Hill. Now, DBU is excited to welcome Prof. Brown as the Director of William B. Dean M.D., Institute for Criminal Justice Leadership.

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Author Dr. Carl Trueman Speaks to DBU Faculty, Staff, and Students During Fall IGE Lecture Series

The DBU Family was pleased to welcome Dr. Carl Trueman onto campus as the featured speaker of the fall's Institute for Global Engagement lecture series.

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Introducing MAGL Adjunct Professor Dr. Charles Wade

The Master of Arts in Global Leadership is thrilled to welcome new Adjunct Professor Dr. Charles Wade and his wife Rosemary to the DBU Family.

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DBU’s Philosophy, Politics, Economics Program Welcomes Dr. R. Keith Loftin as Director and Professor of Philosophy

DBU's new Director of the Philosophy, Politics, Economics Program Dr. R. Keith Loftin shares his heart for the study of PPE, love of academia as mission, and vision for DBU's PPE program.

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“The Impact of Perceived Fairness in the Workplace” with Dr. Kimberly Bates, Assistant Professor of Accounting

During the Friday Symposium held on September 16th, students were able to learn from DBU Assistant Accounting Professor Dr. Kimberly Bates as she shared what she has found while pioneering research in the field of perceived fairness in the workplace.

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Our Unwavering Hope: The Kingdom of God is at Hand

Dallas Baptist University was honored to welcome Baptist General Convention of Texas’s Dr. Katie Frugé to speak in Chapel about the redemptive hope of Christ found within John chapter 18.

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DBU Hosts Commissioning Service for Texas Baptist Hunger Offering Specialist, Dr. Irene Gallegos (’12)

Dallas Baptist University was proud to host Dr. Irene Gallegos on campus as the BGCT Christian Life Commission named this 2012 DBU graduate to oversee the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering and Community Care Grants.

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Commissional Corner: Prepare to Excel

As the semester begins, the Graduate School of Ministry encourages Dallas Baptist Patriots to lean into the Lord for strength and delivers practical reminders to help students run the race with excellence this year.

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Becoming a Christ-Centered Leader in the World of Business: Caleb Rogers Completes Summer-Long Internship with Amazon

DBU undergraduate student Caleb Rogers reflects on his time spent as an L4 Area Manager Intern with Amazon this past summer and the growth he experienced from seizing the opportunity the Lord set before him.

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DBU Celebrates 158 Graduates and Awards Honorary Doctorate of Divinity at Summer Commencement

As the summer came to a close, Dallas Baptist University was proud to celebrate our 158 August graduates.

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DBU 15th Annual Community Partners Luncheon Honors Local Non-Profit Embrace Grace

As a part of the 15th annual luncheon honoring DBU's community partners, Dallas Baptist University was privileged to honor Amy Ford, President of Embrace Grace.

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DBU Holds Donated Giveaway for International Students

DBU Patriots, faculty and staff, and organizations across campus were excited to provide donated household items for 80 different international students through the giveaway held in Piper Hall this past month by the International Office.

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DBU Sends Over 700 Individuals Into the Community for SWAT Service Day

As a part of the 2022 Student Welcome and Transition Week, DBU was able to send over 700 individuals into the Dallas community to serve.

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DBU Welcomes 7 New Faculty Members to Campus

Dallas Baptist University is excited to welcome seven new faculty members to guide our students in a variety of different fields on campus.

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Suh Nei: Obeying the Lord’s Command to Go

After being called to give two months of her summer to missions, Suh Nei has returned from Central Asia, excited to share her stories and memories made while serving with the DBU Family.

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The Virtue of Curiosity

Dr. Travis Dickinson explores the importance and value of curiosity from a biblical standpoint and encourages students to pursue intellectual curiosity in order to more closely know our Savior.

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Commissional Corner: Preparing for the New Semester

With the fall 2022 semester on the horizon, the Master of Arts in Global Leadership program has provided a final guide for new graduate students and those returning to University Hill this month.

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Scott Jeffries: Helping Students Pursue Excellence through Scholarly Research

“Students have spent their entire lives with ‘good enough’ research. God wants us to pursue excellence and that includes excellence in scholarship and information discovery. The library and its electronic resources are the closest way that our students are going to get to the truth in many subject areas." (Scott Jeffries, Director of the DBU Library)

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DBU Students Participate in Travel Study to England

This summer, DBU Ph.D. and undergraduate students were given the opportunity to travel to England to learn about history on the very soil it was made on.

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DBU Welcomes 4 International Students for ServantU

Each summer, Dallas Baptist University extends the invitation to high school aged students around the world to join together for ServantU. This year, DBU welcomed 85 high-schoolers, including these four international students from Mexico and Honduras, onto campus to catch just a glimpse of what it means to be a Patriot.

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DBU Global Community Hosts 2022 International Forum on Education and Leadership

From July 17th to the 23rd, DBU's Global Community hosted 27 participants representing 12 different school groups and seven counties for the 2022 International Forum on Education and Leadership.

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Pats Serving Around the World

Throughout the summer, countless dedicated Patriots serve across the globe, faithfully obeying the callings that the Lord has placed on their lives. Today, we catch a glimpse of how the Lord has used three different DBU students' summers to glorify His name and expand the Kingdom.

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Accepting God's Invitation: Dr. Ross O'Brien

Dr. Ross O'Brien serves as the Director of the Center for Business as Mission and as a Professor of Management at Dallas Baptist University. Today, we sit down with Dr. O'Brien as he gives insight into why he chooses to teach and his goal for each student that sits in his classroom.

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Master of Arts in Global Leadership Program Welcomes Dr. Mark Alexander

Dallas Baptist University welcomes Dr. Mark Alexander as the new Master of Arts in Global Leadership Program Director.

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DBU Institute for Global Engagement and World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort-Worth Hosts Attorney General William P. Barr

On June 21, DBU had the opportunity to host William P. Barr on campus and learn from his years spend serving as the 77th and 85th Attorney General of the United States.

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International Student Jason Rajiv Returns Home to India After Spending a Full Year in the States

After spending an entire year studying on University Hill, DBU International Student Jason Rajiv has returned to his home town of Mumbai, India, for the summer.

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DBU Welcomes Coach Marcus Wood as Women's Head Soccer Coach

Dallas Baptist University is excited to welcome Coach Marcus Wood to the Patriot Family as he steps into the role of Women's Head Soccer Coach.

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The Impact of the MAGL: Robert Ewing and Melisa Barrera

As the Spring semester comes to a close, the Master of Arts in Global Leadership Program says goodbye to their Spring graduates and celebrates the impact the MAGL continues to have as students step into their callings.

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DBU Celebrates Spring Commencements and Awards Two Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degrees

As the semester draws to a close, DBU honors this year's 508 spring graduates with 4 commencement ceremonies held in DBU's Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel.

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Gunn Hall Program Students Travel on Summer Trip to Germany

After returning home from their two week journey to Germany, student Kaelyn Black and staff members Kristi Coleman and Shelby Weatherly reflect on their time spent traveling, visiting historical sites, and learning from the local church.

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Mayor Eric Johnson of Dallas Declares May 18th, 2022 Dallas Baptist University Patriots Day

After winning back-to-back National Championship titles, the Dallas Baptist University Patriettes Dance and Cheer Teams were invited to City Hall to accept a proclamation from Mayor Johnson and celebrate DBU Patriots Day in Dallas.

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DBU Honors Mrs. Susan Shanks and Mr. Rolando Rodriguez at 34th Annual DBU-Oak Cliff Good Samaritan Dinner

Each year, Dallas Baptist University honors individuals who have impacted our neighboring community of Oak Cliff through the annual Oak Cliff Good Samaritan Dinner.

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DBU Launches New Block Tuition Model, Offers Increased Flexibility to Students

Dallas Baptist University is pleased to announce it will adopt a block tuition pricing model for full-time, undergraduate, degree-seeking students beginning with the fall 2022 semester.

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Alumni Updates: Meet Maddie and Abraão

After obtaining their Master of Arts in Global Leadership, Maddie Naisbiit and Abraão Lucas Jr. have boldly entered the world to be a light for Jesus Christ as they individually serve in Southwest London and Bedford, Texas.

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Dallas Baptist University Hosts 7th Annual Lion’s Den DFW Conference

This past month, Dallas Baptist University hosted the Lion's Den DFW 7th Annual Conference on campus featuring Keynote Speaker Drayton McLane Jr., the Diversity Den, and the annual pitch competition.

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International Week Chapel Service: DBU Welcomes S.A.L.A.M. in the Holy Land Founder Rani Espanioly

In honor of DBU's annual International Week on campus, the Patriot family welcomed Rani Espanioly of S.A.L.A.M. in the Holy Land to speak in the International Chapel service.

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DBU Patriettes and Cheer Teams Win Back to Back National Championships

The DBU Family celebrates the National Championship victories of both the Patriettes Dance Team and DBU Cheer Team in Daytona Beach for the second year in a row.

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The Gospel Possibility in the Face of Race

Dallas Baptist University welcomed Dr. Vincent Bacote all the way from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois to speak in a recent Friday symposium on the topic of the Gospel possibility in the face of race.

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Celebrating DBU Education Alums All Over the Nation

Dallas Baptist University is honored to send out Christ-honoring, knowledgeable, devoted educators into the world. Today, we honor the many DBU alums that have recently been appointed to leadership roles, received various awards, and have excelled in their school districts.

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DBU Selected for 2022-2023 “Gold” Award Status from the Military Friendly Company

Dallas Baptist University strives to create an environment for military Veterans and their families to excel in their pursuit of higher education. This year, DBU celebrates being named a "Gold" Award Status University by the Military Friendly Company.

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Sending Leaders into the World: Center for Career and Professional Development Holds Accounting, Career, and Ministry Fairs

This past month, DBU proudly held an Accounting Fair, Career Fair, and Ministry Fair hosted by The Center for Career and Professional Development which strives to create opportunities for students all across campus to grow professionally and be prepared for life after completing their college studies.

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The Resurrection Changes Everything

This Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior by remembering the Paschal Triduum – the "Great Three Days." With great hope and expectation, we look to the risen Christ, the One who became sin for us, so that we, too, may one day rise with Him.

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Master of Arts in Global Leadership Alumna Feature: Morgan Bishop

Morgan Bishop is a DBU M.A. in Global Leadership Program alumna currently serving at Elk Ridge Baptist Church. Throughout her time in the mission field, Morgan has served locally and abroad, advancing the Kingdom and fervently striving to make the Lord's name known.

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Teaching to Transform: DBU Welcomes Rick Jordan as Full-Time Professor of Management

As he steps into his new full-time roll on campus as a Professor of Management, Professor Rick Jordan is excited to share his story and heart for both teaching and the business world to the Patriot Family.

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Texas Hispanic Leader Gus Reyes Serves at DBU

DBU welcomes former Baptist General Convention of Texas Director Dr. Gus Reyes into the DBU Family to serve as the first Director of Hispanic Partnerships on campus.

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Commissional Corner: Students Serve on Urban Church Planting Trip to New York City

Over Spring Break, a number of DBU Patriots traveled to New York City to serve the Bushwick neighborhood and study under the instruction of DBU Professor of Missions Dr. Mark Alexander.

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DBU Welcomes Dr. Paul Haidostian for 2022 Gallup Distinguished Lecture Series

Established in 2003 at DBU, the Gallup Lecture Series is a forum for distinguished scholars, public officials, and government leaders to share their insights with the University community. This year, DBU welcomed Dr. Paul Haidostian from Beirut, Lebanon, to speak.

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The Lost Practice of Biblical Lament: Dr. Joan Davis and Dr. Jordan Davis

In a recent Friday Symposium hosted on campus, Dr. Joan Davis and son Dr. Jordan Davis led a discussion regarding biblical lament and walked through 5 key steps to implementing lament into our conversations with God regularly.

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Bridging the Gap Between Business and Faith: DBU Welcomes Dr. Cicely S. Jefferson as Assistant Professor of Business Law

After her time spent as a student, DBU adjunct faculty member, full-time church staff member, and litigator, the DBU Family welcomes Dr. Cicely Jefferson onto the full-time faculty team here at DBU.

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DBU Holds Eighth Annual Christian Leadership Summit

The Gary Cook School of Leadership recently hosted its eighth annual Christian Leadership Summit on campus, educating students through a number of breakout sessions held throughout the day and honoring outstanding individuals at the evening's award ceremony and dinner.

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Religious Liberty in Crisis: Institute for Global Engagement Hosts Judge Ken Starr

The DBU Family welcomed Judge Ken Starr to campus to discuss his newest book "Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in Age of Uncertainty."

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Answering the Call to Preach: Student Spotlight on Jeremiah Austin

DBU current undergraduate student Jeremiah Austin shares insight into the call upon his life to preach, explains how the Lord has confirmed this calling throughout his life, and offers encouragement to those who are called to do the same.

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Dallas Baptist University Hosts Fall 2021 Big Idea Challenge Sponsored by the Lion’s Den DFW

Students from all across DBU's campus join together to celebrate and create new and innovative ideas through last fall's Big Idea Challenge.

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MAGL Student Worker Feature: Ashley Cooke

The Master of Arts in Global Leadership program highlights the life of student worker Ashley Cooke.

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Debate Team Completes Inaugural Fall 2021 Season

The Dallas Baptist University Debate Team finished their first debate season ranking as the number 5 overall debate program in the United States from the International Public Debate Association.

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God Prepared Her Way to DBU: Junior Math Major Joelle Newton

Long before Joelle Newton ever stepped foot on University Hill, the Lord had been paving the way for Joelle's life. Now, Joelle is heavily involved with the DBU Baseball team, is a faithful member of her sorority, and is currently pursuing her bachelor's in mathematics.

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Dr. Becky Morrison: How God Turned Her Career into a Calling

DBU welcomes Dr. Becky Morrison to the Patriot family as she serves as a new Associate Professor of Music Education in the College of Fine Arts.

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DBU Welcomes Scott Turner for First Spring 2022 Chapel Service

As Patriots return to campus and begin the spring 2022 semester, DBU welcomed DBU Board of Trustees member and friend Scott Turner to speak in the first chapel service of the new year.

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DBU Joins Together for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and 6th Annual Unity Walk

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, DBU sent out a number of DBU Patriots to serve with Cornerstone Baptist Church for the national service day. Later that same day, DBU staff, faculty, and students gathered for the campus wide Unity Walk.

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DBU Launches New Master of Arts in Psychology

DBU celebrates the launching of the Master of Arts in Psychology program this past fall and recognizes all the hard work put forth by countless faculty and staff members who brought this program to life.

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MBA Students Honored by Texas Business Hall of Fame

This past year, DBU was home to two Texas Business Hall of Fame 2021 Scholar Award recipients.

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Dr. Gail Linam Awarded Honorary Doctorate at December Commencement

At a December 2021 Commencement service, DBU honored Dr. Gail Linam for over 30 years of academic leadership and service at the University

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Ruth Awards Luncheon Honors Three Outstanding Servant Leaders  

At this year's Ruth Awards Luncheon hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary Board Alex Wagner, Mary Fae Kamm, and Dr. Nancy McLaughlin were honored for their dedication to God, family, and others as exemplified in the biblical story of Ruth.